Vidalia Sweet Produce is a premium year-round onion packer/shipper that specializes in the production of Vidalia sweet onions and the packing and distribution year-round of reds, whites and yellows. The company also grows and ships approximately 400 loads of watermelons between June 15 and July 15. 

Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure is an annual event for the company and one its leaders look forward to each year. 

Fresh From Florida is proud to participate in Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure to showcase Florida’s wide selection of fruits and vegetables to retail buyers. 

ORLANDO, FL -- The Southeast Produce Council held its annual VIP dinner Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, just ahead of the opening of the 2026 Southern Exposure conference and trade show, here.

As the Southeast produce industry gears up for the Southern Exposure show in Orlando, FL, Pure Flavor is heading to the event with a portfolio full of fresh innovation and a commitment to regional agriculture. With recent expansions in Georgia and a focus on growing food close to market, the company is showcasing how Southeast-grown produce can deliver quality, flavor, and consistency that retailers and shoppers trust.

In the last few years, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons has been focused on expanding its distribution radius, which includes the Southeastern United States. 

“This region is a natural fit for us, letting us extend our current distribution lines from our headquarters in the nearby Midwest,” said Bill Loupée, chief operating officer of the Detroit-based company. 

Officials at Southern Specialties are throwing a party for themselves at the annual SEPC Southern Exposure show. 

In honor of the Pompano Beach, FL-based operation’s 35th anniversary, company officials want to make it clear what has happened over the years to make the company so successful.